Official Michael Jackson Collectible Coins Now Available Under Bravado License with FC Mint

Bravado and First Commemorative Mint continue their their license aggreement for the manufacture and distribution of Michael Jackson coins throughout the United States.

PRLog - Sep. 27, 2011 - FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- NEW YORK, September 27, 2011– The ONLY official coins and coin collections available featuring images of entertainment icon Michael Jackson have been licensed by Bravado, the world's leading global music merchandising company to be exclusively manufactured, marketed and distributed in the U.S. by First Commemorative Mint, Inc. The commemorative coins and collections are being produced and approved, under a license from the Estate of Michael Jackson.

One of the world’s most respected and recognized artists, Michael spent nearly his entire lifetime as a global entertainer who also touched the world with his humanitarian efforts. Michael’s fans can now enjoy his likeness on high-quality mint condition, uncirculated United States coins. The coins and collections feature a variety of iconic Michael Jackson images on various US Coins and on special coins, such as the Silver Eagle Dollar. For example, the Michael Jackson 5 Decades Coin Collection uses his image from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s professionally colored onto various state quarters and showcased in a custom designed case.

According to Bernie Neumark, President and CEO of First Commemorative Mint, “The value of the Michael Jackson coins lie in their unique status as both official collectibles and legal tender issues. We are excited about the possibilities, as each new coin will be a coveted first edition, there will be tremendous demand from both coin collectors as well as Michael Jackson fans.” Most coins will be produced in limited editions which will add to their scarcity and historic importance.

Michael Jackson coin collectibles will be available soon at retailers throughout the United States.

About Bravado International GroupBravado, the only global, 360° full service merchandise company, develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise to a world-wide audience. The company works closely with new & established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailored to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tours, via selected retail outlets and through web-based stores. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Now under the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a global sales and distribution network from the world's largest record company, as well as the group's significant marketing strength. In addition to Michael Jackson, Bravado artists include The Rolling Stones, Beyonce, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, No Doubt, Nickelback, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Elton John, Guns 'N Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Green Day and The Killers, among many others.

About First Commemorative MintFCMint is one of the nation’s leading coin retailers. It helped develop the technology to enhance United States coins with permanent colorized images. FCMint markets coins and other collectibles through Internet sales, television shopping networks, direct mail and retail outlets. Recent colorized coins include tributes to President Barack Obama on the occasion of his inauguration, as well as colorized State Quarters, Kennedy Half Dollars, Presidential Dollars and Silver Eagle Dollars. Visit www.fcmint.com to learn more about the First Commemorative Mint.

For more information about Michael Jackson coins, contact Bernie Neumark at 631-249-1776 or via email at bernien@fcmint.com, Israel Rubin at Israel@fcmint.com or Daniel King at daniel@fcmint.com .